Mechanical Engineering Intern - Design, Maintenance & Impact

aksteel; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs offers an internship/co-op program in Burns Harbor, IN, inviting students to work alongside engineering and operations leaders. Interns will contribute to maintenance, design, and process improvements while building professional connections that may lead to future full-time opportunities.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, exposure to predictive and preventive maintenance, and collaboration on real-world projects in a leading North American steel producer environment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Completion of at least sophomore year by summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and/or perform predictive, preventative, and emergency maintenance of equipment.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, modernize, redesign, operate, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment.
• Resolve equipment malfunctions, including those requiring scheduled shutdowns or breakdown action.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, and cost control of maintenance/engineering projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Analyze current operating performance and standard operating procedures and make recommendations for improvement.
• Various other projects as needed to support the business.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs offers an internship/co-op program in Burns Harbor, IN, inviting students to work alongside engineering and operations leaders. Interns will contribute to maintenance, design, and process improvements while building professional connections that may lead to future full-time opportunities.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, exposure to predictive and preventive maintenance, and collaboration on real-world projects in a leading North American steel producer environment.